Police officer detained over bribe-taking in Yerevan

A police officer was detained in Yerevan over bribe-taking, the press service of the National Security Service of Armenia reported.

An Armenian citizen reported that the policeman demanded a bribe in the amount of about $700 to resolve the complaint in his favor.

The National Security Service employees detained a police officer yesterday at 12:00 local time, News,am reported.

A criminal case has been launched as a result of the incident.